Amid the busy tourist season, Antonis Tartaras’ eyewear boutiques in Athens and Corfu are down to about a week’s worth of stock.

He owes foreign suppliers about 20,000 euros ($22,200) for his last delivery of high-end sunglasses. With capital controls making it impossible to pay, some are now asking for upfront payments before they send any more in.

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